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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Potpouri of Thrifty Treasures

Some really fun thrifty finds this week. I don't have any Thrift stores nearby, but I do have a great Goodwill. I always try to stop in on Tuesdays for 25% off for seniors and then on Thurs. for $1 days. They feature a different weeks number every Thurs. and a different color tag, and everything is just $1, no matter what the original price. Great deal huh!!!

I have seen these wonderful Demi-johns all over blogland and love them, however they are usually very hard to find and very expensive. I couldn't believe it when I saw this one at GW for $7.99. No dollar day or 25% off day, but what a great find and the price is unreal. Love it.

This is not an old clock, but I thought the ornate design was gorgeous. Beautiful color and patina. It was $3.99.

Two marble orbs. They were $2.99 and then 25% off for senior day.

Love the horse and rider in this bowl and such pretty detailing. It was $2.99 on senior day too.

This small little silver vase cleaned up beautifully and I found it on Dollar day.

I am always on the hunt for Down pillow forms. Just take off the old covers you find and you have fabulous pillow forms. They were $2.99 each on senior day.

Decorating books are always so fun to browse through. I found this one on dollar days. It has some stunning rooms in it.

Really a mixed bag of finds this week, but some really fun things. I can't wait to use them in some new vignettes.

I havn't had time to play too much, but I did have to put the demi-john in the vignette in the corner of the kitchen. Love it, and I am amazed that it is in perfect condition.

I just moved the wine basket over to this end of the counter. Love playing.

Marty,What wonderful finds at your Goodwill store! ! ! Ours never has those kinds of treasures. . .but we do have fabulous hardback books for a dollar.(I use mine as risers for decor.)I do have a local Antique store where I frequent that has a back room filled with many delightful "treasures". . .titled the Yard Sale room. Recently I purchased fluer-de-lis orbs for a dollar a piece . . . I came home with seven! ! ! Another all inspiring posts! Thanks!Fondly, Pat

Oh, Marty, I need the demijohn and horse bowl here. What awesome deals and finds. I love that demijohn. Looks great in you kitchen vignette. Thanks for helping with the color suggestions for my cabinet.

You always find such great things Marty! And I know how nice of GW store you have. I wish ours were like that. I find deals but usually not as good as yours!I think I need a trip to AZ soon!I actually start getting homesick for it since we almost always go out in Oct. This year I have to wait until Feb. and I don't know if I can.Big Hugs,Cindy

Hi Marty, there is none on these items that I would not want to have so you really scored BIG time! I cannot believe the prices you paid. I should shop there and take them to my store to sell, lol...Christine

These are lovely things!! You could do a whole separate vignette of just these items and it would be the right colors for fall. I got some wonderful deals today and will post them tonight probably. Discovered a new consignment shop on my lunch hour and made out like a bandit. Be sure to check back later to see what I found!

Marty, my hat is off to you! Finding things that do not cost much and look like a million dollars makes you my HERO! What a great job you do! Especially for us homemakers who love to nest, love changing our homes according to the seasons..if not the latest hot trend and are living on budgets! What a FUN blogger you are, my friend! Always inspiring, always interesting and just a very nice person!It is so neat knowing you!Mona

Marty, I love all your fabulous finds, especially the demi-john. I never new it had a name! Who knew! So in additional to marveling over your wonderful additions, I learned alittle something as well!~Susie

Lovely finds during your Goodwill hunting expedition, Marty. I've not found a thing on recent trips. Thanks for sharing your finds. The demi-John is super, and I also really like that little dish with the horse and rider.

Great finds, Marty! I think you said you lived in Phoenix, right? I am in the West Valley. No other thriftstores here, eiter.Just GW and Savers.I did go to Desert Industries today, in Mesa, because was there on another errand..it was OK..

Great finds, Marty! I think you said you lived in Phoenix, right? I am in the West Valley. No other thriftstores here, eiter.Just GW and Savers.I did go to Desert Industries today, in Mesa, because was there on another errand..it was OK..

Everything looks great! I've never heard of the demi-john. I have only been to a GW about 3 times in my life and have never really found anything much. Wish a good one like yours was close by! I love your still life...especially that cute acorn!

Marty,I bet you are just like me. When I enter Goodwill I take a quick stroll around looking at everything and then I make another round and slow down to check things out closer. I think that's how you find such wonderful things.

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Hi, I'm Marty. Welcome - Moving back closer to family finds us transforming our "Builder Basic" into a home that reflects our lifestyle. Careful planning, tons of DIY and a sharp eye for design can turn any house into your dream even if you have a small budget. I share it all, the successes and failures. We love to entertain so you'll find a few tried and true recipes and entertaining ideas too.